The NBA continues its 2024-25 season on Friday, after a challenging day for the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs received news that their star player Victor Wembanyama had to sit out the rest of the season due to a blood clot in his shoulder. This opens the door for other players as they face the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

Among the players who shone in Thursday’s game were Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell, and Jeremy Sochan, each contributing to the team’s efforts. With their recent performances, they become attractive options for daily fantasy basketball lineups, especially as they prepare to face some of the top players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander later.

Mike McClure, a daily fantasy professional, is back with his expert picks. For February 21, one of his top selections is Jalen Brunson, the Knicks’ point guard, priced at $8,800 on DraftKings and $9,100 on FanDuel. Brunson had an impressive 22 points and 12 assists in a recent win, and with averages of 26 points and 7.6 assists per game this season, he’s expected to shine against the Cavaliers as well.

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